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				Section one: Contracting authoritySection I: Contracting authorityone.1) Name and addressesI.1) Name and addressesHERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Robertson House, Six Hills Way,
Stevenage
SG1 2ST
Emailstrategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk
CountryUnited Kingdom
NUTS codeUKH23 - Hertfordshire
Justification for not providing organisation identifierNot on any register
Internet address(es)Main addresswww.hertfordshire.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authorityI.4) Type of the contracting authorityRegional or local authority
one.5) Main activityI.5) Main activityGeneral public services
Section two: ObjectSection II: Objecttwo.1) Scope of the procurementII.1) Scope of the procurementtwo.1.1) TitleII.1.1) TitleHCC - 10/24 - Stop Smoking Seminars
Reference numberHCC2416205
two.1.2) Main CPV codeII.1.2) Main CPV code85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contractII.1.3) Type of contractServices
two.1.4) Short descriptionII.1.4) Short descriptionThis service is for the delivery of Stop Smoking Services via a drug-free solution which will be an additional option to smokers alongside the existing stop smoking services.
two.1.6) Information about lotsII.1.6) Information about lotsThis contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)Value excluding VAT: £375,000
two.2) DescriptionII.2) Descriptiontwo.2.3) Place of performanceII.2.3) Place of performanceNUTS codes
UKH23 - Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurementII.2.4) Description of the procurementThis service is for the delivery of Stop Smoking Services via a drug-free solution which will be an additional option to smokers alongside the existing stop smoking services.   
The provider must have experience of providing:
?	stop smoking services via a drug-free solution
?	cognitive restructuring/retraining therapy 
?	seminar-based interventions delivered by therapists via online video programme (so that users can access the service at a time which is convenient to them) and live online groups via a digital platform (if users wish to engage as part of a group)
?	a clinically proven method
?	shorter backup sessions, telephone support, and email support to those who may require further assistance
?	a mechanism for contacting clients and recording success rates 
?	quick mobilisation of programmes. We require the service provider to have a model which is ready to be mobilised by the end of December 2024 to limit the amount of time required to start supporting Hertfordshire Residents
?	a solution which is compliant with the requirements of all data protection legislation, primarily but not exclusively the UK GPDR and Data Protection Act 2018, and any amending or replacement legislation to ensure the protection of the rights of data subjects.
This notice is an intention to award a contract using the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process under the Provider Selection Regime.
The approximate lifetime value of the contract is £375,000 which includes any available extensions. The contract will be for an initial period until 31st March 2025, with the possibility to extend  on an annual basis up until 31st March 2029 if funding allows and subject to satisfactory performance at the discretion of HCC.
This is a new service with a new provider.
The contract is expected to commence on 27th December 2024.
two.2.5) Award criteriaII.2.5) Award criteriaQuality criterion - Name: Most Suitable Process with regard to the key criteria / Weighting: 100
Price - Weighting: 0 
two.2.11) Information about optionsII.2.11) Information about optionsOptions: Yes
Description of optionsThere will be the option to extend on an annual basis (up until 31st March 2029), if funding allows and subject to satisfactory performance, at the discretion of HCC.
two.2.14) Additional informationII.2.14) Additional informationAn intended approach notice was published via PIN on the 19th November 2024.
Notice reference: 2024/S 000-037388
Section four. ProcedureSection IV. Procedurefour.1) DescriptionIV.1) Descriptionfour.1.1) Type of procedureIV.1.1) Type of procedureAward of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. 
The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by  24th December 2024.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contractSection V. Award of contractContract NoHCC2416205
TitleStop Smoking Seminars
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contractV.2) Award of contractfive.2.1)  Date of conclusion of the contractV.2.1)  Date of conclusion of the contract10 December 2024
five.2.2) Information about tendersV.2.2) Information about tendersNumber of tenders received: 1 
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractorV.2.3) Name and address of the contractorAllen Carr's Easyway (international) Ltd
Park House, 14 Pepys Road, Raynes Park,
London
SW20 8NH
CountryUnited Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Companies House02423347
The contractor is an SMEYes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)V.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)Total value of the contract/lot: £375,000
Section six. Complementary informationSection VI. Complementary informationsix.3) Additional informationVI.3) Additional informationThis is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. 
The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by  24th December 2024.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Written representations should be sent to Strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Details of the individual(s) making the award decision:
HHIS Health Improvement Manager
Commissioning Manager
No conflicts of interest have been identified.
The provider we intend to award a contract to met the mandatory requirements, and was assessed against the relevant PSR 5 key criteria which were weighted in accordance with their importance i.e. Key criteria 1 - Quality and innovation, Key criteria 3 - Integration, collaboration and service sustainability, Key criteria 2 - Value, Key criteria 4 - Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice and Key criteria 5 - Social value.
six.4) Procedures for reviewVI.4) Procedures for reviewsix.4.1) Review bodyVI.4.1) Review bodyIndependent Choice and Procurement Panel
Wellington House
London
SE1 8UG
CountryUnited Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedureVI.4.3) Review procedurePrecise information on deadline(s) for review proceduresThe Council will enter into an 8 working day standstill period following publication of this Contract Award Notice before officially awarding the Contract in line with the requirements under PSR.
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*Fecha Pub.: 11/12/2024
*Fuente ext: UK
*Enlace ext: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039961-2024